Silver-eared Laughingthrush
NameSilver-eared Laughingthrush
Common NameSilver-eared Laughingthrush
Scientific NameTrochalopteron melanostigma
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe Silver-eared Laughingthrush has a dark brown to blackish crown and lores, with a distinctive silver-grey patch on the ear-coverts. Its throat and upper breast are rufous-chestnut, transitioning to greyish-olive on the back and underparts. The wings feature bright yellow primary coverts and outer flight feathers, forming a prominent yellow patch. The tail is blackish with yellow outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typical of laughingthrushes, consisting of loud, ringing whistles, chattering calls, and varied laughing notes, often given in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, found in mountainous regions of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuressilver-grey ear patch, rufous throat, dark head, bright yellow wing patch, greyish body
Description
This striking babbler is characterized by its dark head, prominent silver-grey ear patch, and rufous throat. Its body is largely greyish-olive, contrasted by bright yellow patches on its wings and tail. It typically forages in dense forest undergrowth, feeding on insects and fruits.
